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Fred W. Boyce 1948-2026

Fred W. Boyce, 78, of Orrstown, passed away the evening of Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Chambersburg Hospital.

Fred W. Boyce
Fred W. Boyce

He was born on March 30, 1948 in Winchester, VA, a son of the late Richard and Irene (Orndoff) Boyce.

Fred retired from Ryder PIE as a truck driver in 2010. He was a member of the Hub City Club, Oscar M. Hykes American Legion Post #223, and Loyal Order of Moose #2500, all in Shippensburg. Fred enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda L. (Wilkerson) Boyce of Orrstown; one son, Tracy White and wife Faten of Salem, VA; three grandchildren, Yasmine Liftawi of Tampa, FL, Tyler White of Salem, VA, and Lila Liftawi of Tampa, FL; two brothers, Robert “Bobby” Boyce and wife Kathy of Carlisle, PA, and Gene Boyce of Inwood, WV; and one sister, Nancy Strosnider of Winchester, VA.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg.

Per Fred’s wishes, there will be no public viewing, visitation, or service.

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